Best electric bikes: the top 10

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   #4 Aventon Current EXP

   On 3 of 7 lists
   $5999Shop Aventon Current EXP

   A carbon full-suspension eMTB with a natural-feeling motor that competes with Bosch, priced well below equivalent dealer brands. EXO tire casings picked up rim dings in testing.

   • GearLab, Listed as "Aventon Current EXP"
   • Electric Bike Review, Ranked #11 as "Aventon Current EXP"
   • Rider Guide, Listed as "Aventon Current EXP"
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   #5 Aventon Ramblas ADV

   On 3 of 7 lists
   $2899Shop Aventon Ramblas ADV

   A full-power hardtail eMTB with a 100Nm mid-drive and tubeless tires at under $3,000, and the lightest eMTB in its comparison at 54 lb. The SRAM DB6 brakes are a downgrade for hard downhill riding, and the fork lacks compression adjustment.

   • Electric Bike Review, Ranked #8 as "Aventon Ramblas ADV"
   • Rider Guide, Listed as "Aventon Ramblas ADV"
   • electricbikereport, Listed as "Aventon Ramblas ADV"
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   #6 Lectric XP Trike2

   On 3 of 7 lists
   $1499Shop Lectric XP Trike2

   A feature-rich folding e-trike with a differential axle, 415-lb capacity and low standover height at a low price. It is heavy, and its handling takes getting used to for first-time trike riders.

   • Electric Bike Review, Ranked #10 as "Lectric XP Trike2"
   • Rider Guide, Listed as "Lectric XP Trike2"
   • electricbikereport, Listed as "Lectric XP Trike 2"
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   #7 Ride1Up CF Racer1

   On 3 of 7 lists
   $2295Shop Ride1Up CF Racer1

   A roughly 28–29 lb carbon electric gravel bike with SRAM drivetrain and natural, non-throttle pedal assist at a strong price. Wheels are not tubeless-ready, frame sizes are limited, and the fit is fixed by a monocoque stem.

   • Electric Bike Review, Listed as "Ride1Up CF Racer1"
   • Rider Guide, Listed as "Ride1Up CF Racer1"
   • electricbikereport, Listed as "Ride1Up CF Racer 1"
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   #8 Ride1Up Portola

   On 3 of 7 lists
   $995Shop Ride1Up Portola

   A folding e-bike offering strong value with smooth, punchy power and a 342 lb payload, best suited to riders up to about 6'2". The geometry favors shorter riders, and the long-range battery is worth the upgrade.

   • Electric Bike Review, Listed as "Ride1Up Portola"
   • Rider Guide, Listed as "Ride1Up Portola 02"
   • electricbikereport, Listed as "Ride1Up Portola"
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   #9 Ride1Up Roadster V3

   On 3 of 7 lists
   $1295Shop Ride1Up Roadster V3

   A sleek, lightweight city e-bike with premium components, a belt-drive option and natural torque-sensor assist at a low price. Range and hill climbing are modest, and the stock pedals could use more grip.

   • Electric Bike Review, Ranked #4 as "Ride1Up Roadster V3"
   • Rider Guide, Listed as "Ride1Up Roadster V3"
   • electricbikereport, Listed as "Ride1Up Roadster V3"
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    #10 Amflow TL Carbon

    On 2 of 7 lists
    $3199Shop Amflow TL Carbon

    A carbon full-suspension electric mountain bike with an 800Wh battery and electronic shifting, taking a different approach from other e-MTBs tested. It offers strong value, though only a first-impressions ride has been done.

    • GearLab, Listed as "Amflow TL Carbon"
    • Cycling Electric, Listed as "Amflow TL"